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pass-import for Mac

Pass extension for importing data from most existing password managers

Quick answer: pass-import is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pass-import. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 52 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pass-import is

pass-import is a security tool for macOS: pass extension for importing data from most existing password managers.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install pass-import

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install pass-import.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pass-import on Mac?

Run brew install pass-import in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is pass-import open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does pass-import run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is pass-import?

It was installed 52 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4518 in this catalogue.

What version of pass-import is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.5.